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Fiat Ducato vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (41,200 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or NIO ET5?

Fiat Ducato vs NIO ET5: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

  • barely lighter
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NIO ET5

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  • marginally cheaper
  • significantly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ducato

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

NIO ET5 is marginally cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Fiat Ducato costs 41,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 443 £.

ET5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 offers significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 350 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

Ducato

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: NIO ET5 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Ducato is barely lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries substantially more – 2,020 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,545 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £40,700
ET5

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 590 km
Fiat Ducato
NIO ET5

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Fiat Ducato

The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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NIO ET5

NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.

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Fiat Ducato
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
198 - 217 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
1,315 - 2,020 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
NIO
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